
Long Thread Podcast: Kate Larson, Farm & Fiber Knits
Season 14, Episode 8: Editor, teacher, and shepherd Kate Larson makes the case that every knitter is already part of the farm-to-fiber story—whether they know it or not.
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Season 14, Episode 8: Editor, teacher, and shepherd Kate Larson makes the case that every knitter is already part of the farm-to-fiber story—whether they know it or not.

Season 14, Episode 6: Before Ravelry, before knitting podcasts, before the internet fully found its craft obsession, there was Knitty. Amy Sadler shares the inspiration and evolution of the online knitting phenomenon.

Simple to learn, a Latvian braid adds a distinctive pop of color and texture, whether used at an edge or as a decorative band within a project.

Season 14, Episode 3: Wherever in the world she lives, Gudrun Johnston‘s roots always take her—and her knitting—back to Shetland.

A generous gauge swatch is a knitter’s best hope of making a project that matches the measurements of the pattern. So when is it OK—or even better—to knit a different gauge?

Our new issue celebrates great yarns—how to choose them, use them, substitute them, and choose the right pattern to make them sing.

If your creativity ebbs and flows through the year, you are not alone. Take a short walk through the seasons with a slow maker and embrace a rhythm of reflection, play, and renewal.

There are several great ways to knit perfect single-row stripes in the round. Which way is best? Check out our list of pros and cons and get ready to cast on two patterns in our library.

Knit socks, sleeves, and more in the round—no DPNs required!

Season 13, Episode 2: Facing the decline of the once mighty Spanish wool industry, one company is turning to traditional farms and knitting yarns to preserve a fiber legacy.

It’s hot outside for many of us—let’s put a cool vegan blend to the test.

Season 12, Episode 6: Growing from a small group of Shetlands to a diverse flock of over a hundred sheep, Farmer Tam’s animals bind her to the land and connect her with shepherds and knitters everywhere.

You could win one of two fabulous yarn prizes just by sharing your WIP or FO photos in July. UPDATE: Winners have been announced.